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Women and creatine
Published on 2013-01-16 20:37:59
Creatine is the most common muscle building supplement used. It is also the most tried and proven supplement. I believe that creatine should be a staple is one’s supplement arsenal if they undertake anaerobic or resistance training. In saying t
You can’t handle the truth!
Published on 2013-01-14 13:30:49
“You can’t handle the truth!” is the famous line Jack Nicholson barks to Tom Cruise in the military classic A Few Good Men. That expression comes to me whenever I see trainees not paying attention to proper form – they just cannot ac
4321 – countdown to proper tempo training
Published on 2013-01-13 11:09:38
One aspect of my training programs that distinguishes them from the conventional workouts of other strength coaches is that I focus on precisely controlling all aspects of the tempo prescription. I accomplish this by defining the exact amount of musc
Honor, respect and other things missing from the gym…
Published on 2013-01-12 18:04:37
If I had my way, the weightlifting area would be treated like a “dojo” as the martial arts students would use their area and equipment for training. The entire area would be treated with respect from the bar to the barbell plates, from th
Lower body blast for women
Published on 2013-01-11 12:18:31
America has become obsessed with Michelle Obama’s toned arms, which enable her to boldly wear sleeveless dresses. Are we seeing a paradigm shift in the way women are thinking about their bodies? Do I have a new, major market for my new book about a
Popeye ain’t got nuthin on you!
Published on 2013-01-10 18:48:05
Question: Could you give me some advice on how to get my forearms like Popeye’s? Whatever I try, they don’t seem to want to grow. I recently started using thick grips whenever possible to hopefully remedy the problem. Should I use thick grips on
Forcing it
Published on 2013-01-09 15:40:58
Q: What is your opinion of forced reps? I am seeking ways to increase the intensity of my sets, and having a training partner give me a few extra pounds of resistance is all I often need to complete another rep. A: Let’s start with a definition
Building traps that stop traffic
Published on 2013-01-08 20:09:06
Besides the competitive Olympic lifting exercises and their assistance exercises, one of my favorite exercises to develop the traps is the one-arm barbell shrug. This exercise is great for stimulating strength and size gains in the traps, and offers
Why Women Should Not Be Afraid of Gaining Muscle
Published on 2013-01-07 10:03:22
Increasing your muscle mass and bone mass has a myriad of health benefits. Here is what you should know before you frown upon on gaining a few pounds of muscle mass: 1. The more muscle and bone mass you have, the greater the acid buffering power you
Turn your pea shooters into cannons. Arm training for when you get serious.
Published on 2013-01-06 16:00:02
Do you want bigger arms? If you are a “training meathead,” of course you do! Even the most accomplished IFBB professionals seek strategies for bigger arms. Here is an advanced routine for arm mass and strength development: A-1 One arm Scott Zottm
Six Reasons Why Aerobic Work is Counterproductive
Published on 2013-01-05 21:52:43
Getting Maximum Results As a Strength Coach and a Personal Trainer for 15 years, I’ve had a chance to see many fitness enthusiasts workout at many gyms in my local area and throughout the country. At any given gym or fitness center, the one thing t
You don’t know squat!
Published on 2013-01-05 11:54:14
Legendary wrestler Milo was born in the sixth century BC in the Greek colony of Croton in southern Italy. To this day, the athletic accomplishments of Milo not only have inspired athletes to strive for greatness but also have had a profound influence
Do you want bigger arms? If you are a “t
Published on 2013-01-04 22:18:14
Do you want bigger arms? If you are a “training meathead,” of course you do! Even the most accomplished IFBB professionals seek strategies for bigger arms. Here is an advanced routine for arm mass and strength development: A-1 One arm Scott Zottm
Eating Healthy On A Budget
Published on 2012-12-19 00:56:37
The healthy rainbow
Published on 2012-12-03 22:41:58
Chidren And Exercise
Published on 2012-12-02 20:27:13
Are you starving yourself?
Published on 2012-12-01 12:27:07
Well the dieting season is upon us again. Now is the time that people who go onto diets automatically think; starvation, cut-down, eat lettuce, bored taste buds, joyless eating, eat more lettuce. Boring diets, deprivation diets, “faddy” d
Outdoor exercise for Fall and Winter
Published on 2012-12-01 00:00:53
Winter weather can deter even the most dedicated exercisers. Less daylight, colder temperatures, and the temptation to curl up under warm blankets makes keeping up with your exercise routine exponentially more difficult. However, just because the tem
Healthy Tips For Changing How You Eat
Published on 2012-11-30 03:22:04
Kettlebell Fitness Made Easy
Published on 2012-11-30 02:53:23
You Really Are What You Eat
Published on 2012-11-29 11:37:40
Recent dietary research has uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined “superfoods,” they tend to have fewer calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting an
Nine Facts About Fiber
Published on 2012-11-28 23:26:25
Nine Facts About Fiber If you’ve been looking for a way towards a high octane diet, you’ll find fiber to be exactly what you need. Even though research has shown fiber to be powerful, many people aren’t taking this nutrient seriousl
Your body and anti-oxidant foods
Published on 2012-11-28 23:16:32
Even though a lot of people don’t actually realize it, a lot of antioxidant foods that we consume are from vegetables. Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, and peppers are all excellent choices with some great benefits for your body.
Juicing vs Blending – Which is best for YOU?
Published on 2012-11-28 23:02:43
I saw an interesting article about starvation in which the comment was made that there are really two types of starvation. One, of course, is caused by too little or no food at all. But there is another type of starvation caused by serious malnutriti
Tips To Improve Health & Lose Weight on
Published on 2012-11-27 22:55:16
Tips To Improve Health & Lose Weight on a High-Fat Diet http://ow.ly/fCPxV #health #fat #diet #fitness
Include Maximal Load Training For A Grea
Published on 2012-11-27 20:45:31
Include Maximal Load Training For A Greater Anabolic Response: Gain Strength & Size http://ow.ly/fCPrx
The brain is a wonderful organ. It start
Published on 2012-11-27 20:00:29
The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up and does not stop until you get into the office. #humor #brains #work
THAT’S why I am always hungry!!! http:/
Published on 2012-11-27 19:25:13
THAT’S why I am always hungry!!! http://ow.ly/i/1aUki
Rory MacDonald Doesn’t Care What B.J. Pe
Published on 2012-11-27 17:30:35
Rory MacDonald Doesn’t Care What B.J. Penn Does or Says – “I’m Still Going to Beat His Ass” #ufc #mma @rory_macdonald http://ow.ly/fCy0r
I personally love the Bell curve and all
Published on 2012-11-26 20:38:28
I personally love the Bell curve and all that it represents. Take for example the people in America. On one end of the Bell curve we have the standard American: overweight and underactive. On the other side we have an athletic American: in shape and
The truth about genetically engineered f
Published on 2012-11-26 17:50:10
The truth about genetically engineered food http://ow.ly/fAvXf
6 sweet potato recipes you can enjoy any
Published on 2012-11-26 16:10:18
6 sweet potato recipes you can enjoy any time! http://ow.ly/fAvLB
Do you see any holes in Jon Jones’ game
Published on 2012-11-26 15:35:17
Do you see any holes in Jon Jones’ game?? http://ow.ly/fAv2U
Client: “Jason, what’s the best exercise
Published on 2012-11-25 21:15:07
Client: “Jason, what’s the best exercise to get a six pack for summer?” Jason: “Do lunges into the kitchen, snatch the box of Coco-Puffs out of the cupboard and then tricep-press it into the trash can.” If I had a nickel for every time some
People that blame their genetics for how
Published on 2012-11-25 18:13:49
People that blame their genetics for how their body looks drive me nuts… http://ow.ly/fyQyX
Kale, it’s what’s for dinner!
Published on 2012-04-22 23:23:46
Kale Have you ever noticed that wrinkly and green leafy veggie over in the corner at your local grocery store? You know the one right next to the iceberg lettuce you always buy for your salads? Yeah, that stuff; perhaps you should grab some on your next visit. Kale is not only one of the [...]
Let’s settle the single vs. multiple sets debate
Published on 2012-02-15 19:34:02
I have been working in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years and have always worked hard to seek out the best science founded information with which to develop both my clients’ and my own workouts. One of the confusing topics I have waded through many times over is the ongoing debate in the strength [...]
You get out what you put in
Published on 2012-02-14 00:30:52
I am sitting at my dining room table just having finished my dinner at 10:16pm. I am eating 1.5 cups of fire roasted tomatoes, 12 ounces of grilled salmon and 1.5 cups of grilled mushrooms, all washed down with32 ounces of whole milk. The kids and wife are already fast asleep, so it is just [...]
When is not enough exercise, actually too much?
Published on 2012-02-13 14:27:15
I personally love the Bell curve and all that it represents. Take for example the people in America. On one end of the Bell curve we have the standard American: overweight and underactive. On the other side we have an athletic American: in shape and most likely overactive. What do I mean by overactive you [...]
Eat food, not products
Published on 2012-02-13 00:33:15
One of my favorite things in the whole wide world, is debating with my 9 year old about how much of the serving of veggies I put on his plate he has to eat before he is done. Now mind you, by “favorite things” I mean, “things I hate.” It drives me batty that I [...]
Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym!
Published on 2012-02-11 14:43:59
Client: “Jason, what’s the best exercise to get a six pack for summer?” Jason: “Do lunges into the kitchen, snatch the box of Coco-Puffs out of the cupboard and then tricep-press it into the trash can.” If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me that question, I would be writing this blog [...]
The building blocks of a REAL MMA conditioning coach
Published on 2012-02-10 18:14:50
Living in Las Vegas, Nevada affords me many great opportunities, not the least of which is being smack dab in the middle of MMA’s epicenter. Being a rabid fan of MMA, partaking in MMA training (Specifically Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu) and having the honor of working with many of the incredible MMA athletes (amateur [...]
It’s my genes! No, it’s your jeans!
Published on 2012-02-10 13:15:50
First, let’s start with a definition: Apathy (also called impassivity or perfunctoriness) is a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation and passion. An apathetic individual has an absence of interest in or concern about emotional, social, spiritual, philosophical and/or physical life. It is my opinion that the very [...]
Instant Gratification
Published on 2012-02-09 20:14:10
Why is it that on a regular basis I get emails from people asking me to give them a last minute, crash diet/workout so they can look good at their wedding, trip to Cancun, photo shoot, etc.? Even more frustrating are the clients who have hired me to develop a holistic and healthy approach to [...]